John Tuite, executive director of the Community Redevelopment Agency, did not misuse public funds in hiring two public relations consultants, but his agency failed to follow proper procedures in awarding the contracts, a city review has concluded. "In our opinion, allegations that the administrator contracted with public relations consultants for personal gain are unfounded," City Administrative Officer Keith Comrie wrote in a report Wednesday to Mayor Tom Bradley.

John Tuite, executive director of the Community Redevelopment Agency, did not misuse public funds in hiring two public relations consultants, but his agency failed to follow proper procedures in awarding the contracts, a city review has concluded. "In our opinion, allegations that the administrator contracted with public relations consultants for personal gain are unfounded," City Administrative Officer Keith Comrie wrote in a report Wednesday to Mayor Tom Bradley.

At Mayor Tom Bradley's request, city officials are exploring allegations that John Tuite, executive director of the Community Redevelopment Agency, mishandled two public relations contracts, it was learned Wednesday. A question of bid-rigging has been raised in connection with one contract, officials said, adding that they also are attempting to determine whether Tuite paid a consultant public funds to promote his own image and that of his family.

At Mayor Tom Bradley's request, city officials are exploring allegations that John Tuite, executive director of the Community Redevelopment Agency, mishandled two public relations contracts, it was learned Wednesday. A question of bid-rigging has been raised in connection with one contract, officials said, adding that they also are attempting to determine whether Tuite paid a consultant public funds to promote his own image and that of his family.